These are questions we suggest be discussed with the doctor to provide
better understanding of the transplant procedure and its effects on the
patient's life. Space is provided for notes:
"Am I a candidate for stem cell transplant?"
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"What does high-dose chemotherapy with transplant hope to achieve that
can't be achieved by standard chemotherapy?"
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"What treatment protocols are there at your institution and how do you
decide which one is right for me?"
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"Does taking alkylating agents such as melphalan, busulfan, and Cytoxan
reduce my suitability for a transplant?"
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"How do I select a transplant center?"
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